Archie Archives #3

On Friday the 13th, Archie’s day takes a turn when he’s punched by Reggie and heads home to tend to his bruise. Meanwhile, Jughead tells Miss Grundy Archie’s absent due to a toothache, leading Mrs. Andrews to misinterpret the injury—setting off a chain of misunderstandings that lands Archie in the hospital, where a mix-up with beds nearly sends him into surgery. Written by Ed Goggin and illustrated by Harry Sahle with inks by Janice Valleau, this classic Archie humor tale delivers laughs through escalating chaos.

In "Mom's Birthday," Jo and Betty’s well-intentioned gift for Mrs. Andrews takes a surprising turn when a shopping trip leads to a moment of mistaken identity—and a heartwarming twist. Written by Ed Goggin and brought to life with warm, expressive art by Harry Sahle and Janice Valleau, the story captures the quiet charm of small-town life and the humor in everyday misunderstandings.

When Archie accidentally stains Mr. Andrews’s pants while wearing his flashy zoot suit, he flees the scene, leaving the suit behind and promising to return with new pants. But Archie never comes back, leaving Mr. Andrews stranded in his underwear—until he’s forced to wear the zoot suit home. Penciled by Harry Sahle and inked by Janice Valleau, this 8-page comedy from *Archie Archives #3* delivers classic teen chaos with a retro twist.

In this playful 2011 Archie Archives tale, Veronica and Betty find themselves in a sticky situation when their makeshift date bureau lands them in hot water with the eccentric Professors Jasper and Lucifer. To save face, Betty cleverly claims there are elderly women available for dates—so when the professors demand proof, Veronica and Betty step in, disguising themselves as their supposed matches.

When Archie tries to impress the girls by waterproofing their dresses for the big dance, he accidentally sets off a chain reaction—only to discover that water makes the fabrics shrink. As the sprinklers activate during the event, the resulting chaos threatens to ruin the night.

When Archie’s April Fool’s prank goes too far, Mr. Andrews accidentally sends a box of long-hidden love letters tumbling into the yard—letters meant for his wife, Mrs. Andrews. Now he’s on a frantic, flustered quest across Riverdale to recover them before the truth about his secret romance is revealed.

Archie’s latest attempt to dodge the circus ringleader backfires when he dons a trapeze artist’s costume—only to be mistaken for Joe and swept into the big top. With Harry Sahle scripting and drawing the antics, and Janice Valleau’s inks bringing the chaos to life, this seven-page tale is a lighthearted whirlwind of mistaken identity and high-flying mishaps.

In "Treasure of the Miserable Mountain," Archie teams up with Jughead to sell an old, forgotten house—only to find himself caught in a stormy night with a couple who believe the cellar hides gold. As rain keeps them all inside, Archie’s tale of buried treasure takes on a life of its own, blurring the line between legend and reality. Written by Harry Sahle and illustrated by Harry Sahle with inks by Janice Valleau, this lighthearted adventure blends small-town charm with a dash of mischief.